Rockwell Automation 842D-60131331BXA DeviceNet Encoder User Manual - Manual (Page 20)

4-2 Configuring the Encoder Using RSNetWorx for DeviceNet
Going Online To use RSNetWorx for DeviceNet, you must first set up a driver in
RSLinx. The driver provides a communications link between the
computer and DeviceNet network. Then, you can view the devices on
a DeviceNet network by going online. A device may appear as an
unrecognized device if RSNetWorx for DeviceNet does not have an
EDS file for it.
1. Start RSLinx, and select Communications > Configure Drivers
to display the Configure Drivers dialog box.
Figure 4.1 Configure Drivers Dialog Box
2. In the Available Driver Types box, select DeviceNet Drivers,
and then click Add New. The DeviceNet Driver Selection dialog
box appears.
Figure 4.2 DeviceNet Driver Selection Dialog Box
3. In the Available DeviceNet Drivers list, select the adapter
connected to your computer, and then click Select. A Driver
Configuration dialog box appears.
4. Configure the driver for your computer and network settings, and
then click OK. The Configure Drivers dialog box reports the
progress of the configuration. The Add New RSLinx Driver
dialog box appears.
Figure 4.3 Add New RSLinx Driver Dialog Box